IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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Chapter 3. Aptiva Software
Your computer comes with several types of online information, programs,
and CDs. This chapter contains information about:
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Access Aptiva
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Aptiva Help
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README files
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Software Selections CD
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Product Recovery and Diagnostics CD
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Other programs
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Updating software
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Installing software with the AutoPlay feature
Access Aptiva
The Access Aptiva program is preinstalled on your computer and is
accessible from the Windows desktop. It provides:
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How Do I: This selection provides topics describing how to complete
specific tasks.
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Customize: This selection provides information about customizing the
Access Aptiva program and adding other programs from the
Software
Selections CD.
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Get Help: This selection provides help information and ways of getting
help from IBM.
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View License and Warranty: This selection gives you access to the
warranty for your computer and the license that covers the programs
preinstalled by IBM (excluding the operating system) and those
programs on the
Software Selections CD that are not covered by their
own licenses.
Aptiva Help
The Aptiva Help system helps you use and understand features that are
unique to your Aptiva PC. These help topics contain information on
additional system setup, using and maintaining your computer, and solving
problems. You will also find overviews of some of the programs that came
with your computer.
Aptiva Help is accessible from the Get Help selection in Access Aptiva and
from the Windows Start menu. If your computer has a Rapid Access
Keyboard, you can open Aptiva Help by pressing the Help key.
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